Sarah Porter (Ruhwedel)

Sarah (Ruhwedel) Porter has extensive experience in finance and accounting roles. Their most recent position is Director of Accounting & Finance at College Success Foundation, a role they have held since February 2020. Prior to this, they worked at the same company as Chief Accounting and Administrative Officer from May 2017 to May 2019, and as Controller from September 2016 to May 2017.

Before joining College Success Foundation, Sarah served as the Interim Finance Director at Allen Institute for Brain Science from September 2015 to September 2016. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at Gene Juarez Salons and Spas from April 2013 to September 2015, where they achieved significant improvements in efficiency and financial reporting accuracy.

Sarah's previous experience also includes roles such as Corporate Controller at Motricity, Inc. from September 2011 to March 2013, Financial Reporting Manager at Motricity, Inc. from May 2009 to September 2011, Financial Reporting Director at Lumber Liquidators, Inc from February 2007 to April 2009, Financial Reporting Manager at Targeted Genetics Corporation from January 2004 to August 2006, and Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting at GiftCertificates.com from November 2003 to December 2004.

Sarah began their career at Ernst & Young, LLP, where they served as an Audit Senior from August 1999 to October 2003, consistently earning top rankings in performance reviews.

Overall, Sarah has a diverse background in financial management and reporting, with proven expertise in process improvement, team leadership, and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting operations.

From 1995 to 1999, Sarah (Ruhwedel) Porter attended the University of Washington, where they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting.